Clinical Director – Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy Clinical Director (Outpatient – New Clinic Opening)

Location: Peoria, AZ

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics / Sports Medicine

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Clinical Director will launch, lead, and grow a brand-new, state-of-the-art outpatient physical therapy clinic in Peoria, Arizona. This role is a hybrid of clinical excellence and operational leadership. The Clinical Director will be responsible for providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care while driving business development, managing clinic operations, mentoring staff, and establishing the clinic as a trusted provider within the West Valley community.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality, individualized patient evaluations, treatments, and evidence-based care plans to a diverse outpatient caseload.

Operations & Leadership: Oversee all daily operations of the new facility, including managing the clinic budget, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and healthcare standards.

Staff Development & Mentorship: Build, train, and mentor a high-performing clinical and administrative team as the clinic scales. Foster a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented work culture.

Community & Business Development: Act as the primary face of the new clinic. Build and maintain strong relationships with local referring physicians, orthopedic groups, and community organizations to drive patient acquisition and brand awareness.

Quality Assurance: Ensure strict compliance with documentation standards, HIPAA guidelines, and billing regulations. Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient clinical outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred, or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physical Therapy with equivalent clinical experience.

Licensure & Certifications:

Current or eligible for Physical Therapist licensure issued by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinic management experience is highly preferred.

Proven track record or strong interest in business development, marketing, and local networking.

Skills & Abilities: Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage both clinical duties and operational business metrics. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.

Benefits & Position Offerings

Competitive base salary with an attractive, performance-based director bonus structure.

Comprehensive healthcare benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision).

401(k) with company match.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and continuing education (CEU) allowances.

Relocation assistance available for qualified out-of-state candidates.

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